Educational Technology with a Concentration in School Library Media Specialist, M.A.

The Master of Arts Degree in Educational Technology with School Library Media Specialist certification program includes the best of both worlds. Students acquire the skills and competencies for the certification that will enable them to develop and coordinate school library media services while learning to apply multimedia to the instructional design process. Successfully completing the completely online 36-credit program leads to a Master of Arts degree in Educational Technology and a New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility for the School Library Media Specialist certification. All coursework is project-based with immediate applicability to real-world practice.

Admissions requirements:

  • Official transcript(s) with 3.00 or higher cumulative GPA 
  • Essay
  • Resume
  • Interview (by telephone or virtual)

Transfer Student Information

For the purpose of transfer credit, courses taken at another accredited college or university must be approved by the University Admissions and academic departments.   

Transfer of credits from another college or university may be considered only after the student is fully matriculated into the degree program.

A maximum of one quarter of the number of credits required for a master's degree may be accepted as transfer credits from an accredited college or university if the courses for which they were earned are similar in purpose and content to those offered at NJCU, and are clearly integrated with the student's program as judged by the student's advisor and the University Admissions. Transfer credits must carry a grade of "B" (3.0) or higher; pass/fail credits are not transferable. Credits which are seven years old, or older, are not applicable to a graduate program at New Jersey City University. Credits earned to complete a previous degree may not be applied toward another degree at New Jersey City University.

EDTC 621Leading Curriculum Change Using the Internet3
EDTC 625Integrating STEM Across the Curriculum3
EDTC 627Seminar: Current Issues and Trends in Educational Technology3
EDTC 631Administration and Supervision of Technology in Educational Settings3
EDTC 642Curriculum Design: STEM Authoring Tools3
EDTC 651Organization of Library Media Materials3
EDTC 653Selection and Acquisition of Print and Non-Print Media3
EDTC 655Internship: School Media Centers3
EDTC 661Administration and Supervision of Library Media Centers3
EDTC 662Advanced Field Experience3
LTED 618Pedagogy and Application of Children's Literature in the K-12 Classroom3

If you do not hold a NJ teaching certification, you must take the following 3 courses for Advanced Standing leading to Standard NJ certification:

EDTC 647Educational Theory and Curriculum Design for the School Library Media Specialist3
EDTC 648Student Learning Development and Behavior Management for the School Library Media Specialist3
EDTC 649Teaching Methodologies for the School Library Specialist3

Option 1

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Semester 1Credits
EDTC 653 Selection and Acquisition of Print and Non-Print Media 3
EDTC 642 Curriculum Design: STEM Authoring Tools 3
 Credits6
Semester 2
LTED 618 Pedagogy and Application of Children's Literature in the K-12 Classroom 3
 Credits3
Summer 1
EDTC 651 Organization of Library Media Materials 3
 Credits3
Second Year
Semester 1
EDTC 631 Administration and Supervision of Technology in Educational Settings 3
EDTC 655 Internship: School Media Centers 3
 Credits6
Semester 2
EDTC 625 Integrating STEM Across the Curriculum 3
EDTC 621 Leading Curriculum Change Using the Internet 3
 Credits6
Third Year
Semester 1
EDTC 627 Seminar: Current Issues and Trends in Educational Technology 3
 Credits3
Semester 2
EDTC 661 Administration and Supervision of Library Media Centers 3
EDTC 662 Advanced Field Experience 3
 Credits6
 Total Credits33

Accelerated Option 2

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Semester 1Credits
EDTC 642 Curriculum Design: STEM Authoring Tools 3
EDTC 653 Selection and Acquisition of Print and Non-Print Media 3
 Credits6
Semester 2
EDTC 618
Learning Theories, Motivation, & Relationship to Technology
or STEM Foundations: Rethink Learning
3
LTED 618 Pedagogy and Application of Children's Literature in the K-12 Classroom 3
 Credits6
Summer 1
EDTC 627 Seminar: Current Issues and Trends in Educational Technology 3
EDTC 651 Organization of Library Media Materials 3
 Credits6
Summer 2
EDTC 621 Leading Curriculum Change Using the Internet 3
 Credits3
Second Year
Semester 1
EDTC 631 Administration and Supervision of Technology in Educational Settings 3
EDTC 655 Internship: School Media Centers 3
 Credits6
Semester 2
EDTC 625 Integrating STEM Across the Curriculum 3
EDTC 661 Administration and Supervision of Library Media Centers 3
EDTC 662 Advanced Field Experience 3
 Credits9
 Total Credits36

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Educational Technology with a Concentration in School Library Media Specialist program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate mastery of the subject matter they plan to teach.
  2. Demonstrate their pedagogical knowledge, integrating their understanding of their pupils’ developmental levels, individual differences, learning exceptionalities, and sociocultural backgrounds.
  3. Demonstrate effective instruction, caring behavior, and reflection to improve practice.
  4. Know and value how individuals are shaped by their life experiences as mediated by factors such as social class, gender, race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, age, and social needs. Our candidates know, value, and engage in culturally responsive teaching to promote social justice, particularly in our urban areas.
  5. Use appropriate technology in carrying out their professional responsibilities.